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Isla Rising: A Tale of Love, Death and Destiny

by P.J. Johnson

It is 1833, and fiery Edinburgh widow Isla is dying. Ready to meet her maker and eager to reunite with the love of her life, she is not afraid of passing, but Isla's death is only the beginning of a series of otherworldly adventures that she must undertake on her quest to find her husband. As a spirit, Isla must deal with grave-robbers, ancient mysteries and earth bound ghosts in order to protect her granddaughter and locate her love. Culminating in the glowing bonfires of a lawless and blisteri... more

Trouble in Travonia & other new stories

by Jonathan Land Evans

This is a general, largely unthemed, collection of short fiction, much of it humorous.

The Last Buskers of Summer

by C.B. Heinemann

When Gracie Ryan and her two misfit nephews, Alec and Eric, find themselves broke and wanted by the police on the streets of Europe, their troubles are just beginning. The three were on their way to perform at a music festival in France where, at the age forty-two, Gracie hoped to jumpstart her musical career. During their flight their money was stolen, and the passenger sitting next to Gracie died, leaving her a notebook containing deadly information wanted by Simon Montfort, the psychopathic l... more

A Bat in the Attic

by Upasana Puranik

Upasana Puranik's story of "A Bat in the Attic" is based on a real-life adventure. Her story begins when she goes to her grandparents' house for vacation. Her grandparents own a farm with many mysteries. When her curiosity gets the better of her after observing her grandmother go up a strange path. Upasana takes matters into her own hands and follows her grandma's tracks looking for an adventure. The trail leads her all over the house and finally to her destination. Upon her discovery, a surpris... more

Ghosts Behind Walls

by C.B. Heinemann

Wild and Beautiful

by Amanda Esch-Cormier

A loving mother explores life's hopes and dreams with her child in this poignant affirmation of love.Heartfelt storytelling paired with lush painterly illustrations depict a mother and child's special bond. A mother, with hopes and dreams of her own, avows that none compares to the love of bringing a child into the world. In this tender affirmation of love, a mother invites her adored child to explore their own dreams in their wild and beautiful life. Author Amanda Esch-Cormier's soulful text co... more

bacon grief

by Joel Shoemaker

Charlie, a musical-theatre nerd with deep appreciation for sprinkle-topped ice creams and other snack foods, is active in his church and comes from a family who loves and appreciates him for exactly who he is, purple pants and all. Tim, a lover of crinkle-cut pickles, black olives and other forgivably-disgusting crudités, belongs to a conservative Christian pastor and devout mother who move to the rural town to staff a small church that, predictably, holds little place for Tim. After meeti... more

Harriet: A Jane Austen Variation

by Alice McVeigh

This is the second in my Austenesque series (the first being a 2021 BookLife quarterfinalist). It features an intriguingly oblique "take" on Austen's immortal EMMA, but one - I hope! - with the same "pitch-perfect" ear as Susan: A Jane Austen Prequel.

Madman Across the Water

by Tony D'Aloisio

It's 1975. And amidst all the CB talk and kung fu fighting, young Danny LaRochelle finds his life accelerating out of control.

Ten Thousand I Love Yous

by Lisa Slabach

At sixteen, Kimberly Kirby thought the only thing she needed to be perfectly happy was to spend the rest of her life with Jay Braxton. Twenty years later, newly divorced from Jay, and on the hunt for love, she moves to San Francisco and starts writing a dating blog for divorced women. Just as she falls hard for a talented young chef, Jay fights to win her back. Torn between her bold new life and the comfort of Jay’s strong arms, the ten thousand I love yous that have passed Jay’s lips can’t be d... more

Billy Dipper's Time to Shine

by Olaolu Ogunyemi

Billy Dipper’s Time To Shine is the perfect picture book for children ages 6 to 9 years old. In this highly engaging story, Wade and his Dad discuss the story of Billy Dipper—the brilliant star who refuses to fade.

It’s Starliday in the celestial heavens, and Billy’s star will be seen from light years away. But when another star learns of Billy’s “spotlight,” he becomes jealous and plays a trick on him. Wade comes to understand his own wort... more

Last Chance California

by Brian Price

Are We All Doomed to Become Our Parents?

Terrified he’s becoming just like his father, Wyatt Lewis, a disillusioned millennial, breaks up with his fiancée to chase his childhood dream – a fresh start in Southern California.

Once in San Diego, Wyatt reunites with an old friend, Summer Harrison, while falling hard for the elusive and free-spirited, Leah Murphy. Summer and Leah show Wyatt a dazzling world littered with lav... more

Dental School Debacle

by Jim P. Sandras, D.D.S.

Three rebellious dental students who meet the first day of school begin a series of unforgettable misadventures, creating havoc everywhere they go. The trio indulge in the carefree party culture of the Big Easy in the 1980's and let the good times roll as they turn their classroom assignments into dangerously funny fiascos. Will they successfully finish the long four years of dental school? Or will they end up in a New Orleans prison? Either way, you will never look at your dentist the same.

Calvin the Christmas Tree: The greatest Christmas tree of all.

by Stephen G. Bowling

He’s been preparing for the season since he was a sapling. But will he be tall enough to start spreading joy?

The thought of missing Christmas has little Calvin quaking in his roots. The smallest tree on his famous farm, his branches get all ruffled when a grumpy old coot says he isn’t strong enough for ornaments. But he’s thrilled when he’s finally pulled from the ground and put on sale just in time for Christmas Eve!

As excited families whisk away all the other ... more

Simon's Search for the Scary Dragon

by Stephen G. Bowling

Whispers around the treehouse have this birdy buggin’. Can he flap away the confusion and put an end to the mystery?

Simon is determined to find the facts for himself. Tired of hearing endless rumors about a dragon menacing the farm, the young bird munches some breakfast and sets out for answers. And with his trusty bottle-cap helmet keeping his head safe, nothing can stop him from finding the fire-breathing beastie.

Confused by his barnyard buddies’ c... more

Siciliana

by Carlo Treviso

A family torn apart by conflict. An uprising of deadly magnitude. A nation altered forever. Inspired by actual events, Siciliana is the harrowing tale of a young woman’s courage in the face of unthinkable turmoil. In 1282 AD, the Kingdom of Sicily is under the rule of a tyrannical French king and subject to his brutal Angevin army. Daily acts of violence and persecution are commonplace in a once-prosperous realm. For twenty-year-old Aetna Vespiri, daughter of a revered Sicilian kn... more

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